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Sunday, January 4, 2015

Grace and Reflections for a Woman's heart #1

~ A look into Proverbs ~

I was reading one verse from Psalms and Proverbsevery day of the week last yearand the Lord richly blessed my heart through His Word.I would then look deeper into those versesto find out just what God was wanting me to know. Then ~ I would go before the Lord in prayer asking Him to apply His Truths to my life.I was so encouraged that I wanted to share them with you as well.One day a week I would love to share with youwords of wisdom from the book of Proverbs.May your hearts be as blessed as mine has been. ~~~***~~~ "For the Lord giveth wisdom:

out of his mouth cometh knowledge & understanding."

(Proverbs 2:6)

Proverbs contains the very wisdom of God

given to show us the value of living

prudently ~ or to be cautious.

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"Keep thy heart with all diligence;

for out of it are the issues of life."

(Proverbs 4:23) ~~~***~~~ The term heart in the Bible generally refersto the innermost part of life.It is the decision-making center,the source of motives,the seat of the passions,and the center of the conscience."For out of the abundance of the heartthe mouth speaketh."(Matthew 12:34b)This verse has a flip side to it.Whatever is on the inside will eventually come out,whether good or bad. (Matthew 12:35)If a person has a dirty heart,he cannot produce purity in his life.Likewise, if the heart is stayed on the Lord,it will be seen on the out side eventually. ~~~***~~~If you think angry thoughts, angry words are sure to follow.If you dwell on your problems they will soon overwhelm you.If you give way to worry don't be surprised when worry gets you down.If you focus on how others misunderstand you, you will soon become angry & bitter.~~~***~~~If you focus on the truth you will speak the truth.If you seek out lovely things your life will be lovely to others.If you dwell on the right the wrong will seem less attractive to you.If you look for virtue you will find it.

~~~***~~~May we as women grace our livesin the purity found in the Word of God.May we focus on those things which are pleasing unto the Lordand act upon what we know to be true, bringing glory to our Precious Savior. ~~~***~~~

Oh, Debbie, another beautiful and encouraging post today! Thank you! I've been reading Proverbs myself and so agree! Whatever is in our hearts will come out. So may we continue to fill our hearts with His Word so that we might be salt and light to the world! Hugs and a blessed Sabbath, sweet friend!

Before I say anything about your wonderful post may I just say your photo is stunning! The Word of God in black and white with the doily and jewel is extremely beautiful :)

And secondly... yes, I can bring marshmallows tomorrow.

And finally... the words you have shared are not only lovely, but very encouraging. During my teen years I often remember you tellig me what is on the inside always comes out and I am thankful for that constant reminder because I want the love of Christ and His beautiful Truth to spill forth from my life.

Thank you for being a blessing. Love you! See you tomorrow for some sledding :)

Proverbs are my favorite...these are lovely reminders to pay close attention to our thoughts. I really do believe we are what we think! I look forward to this beautiful sharing, Debbie! Blessings to you in this first week of the New Year, my friend! Hugs xo Karen

What a lovely and encouraging post...there is such beauty and wisdom in the Psalms, this one in particular. I truly desire to have a pure heart and that my actions hopefully will show this. I will be looking forward to your upcoming posts, Debbie! By the way, Stephanie did a beautiful job on your new blog design!

So inspirational, Debbie! 'Likewise, if the heart is stayed on the Lord,it will be seen on the out side eventually'These words in particular resonated with me. Thank you for giving me so much to think about. I know I will be back here today to read it again...and again.Enjoy your day, sweet lady. Hugs and love to you!

Thank you for these thoughts, Debbie ... A wonderful way of reading to Word - to focus on one verse, and meditate over it in prayer!I may let the inspiration flow over to my reading as well - you in such a concrete way show, how Less is more - when going deep with the one verse!Love from Nina

Hi there! I found your blog through your sweet Stephanies blog, which I enjoy very much! Thank you for your beautiful words today. I am going to challenge myself to read from Proverbs once a week. Thank you and God Bless.

Dear, This was very special as it is in these very Proverbs that we gain so much life and truth to really live a life pleasing to the Lord! I have really enjoyed your teaching of this verse, Thank you!Yours, Roxy

I had the pleasure of delivering the devotional in our weekly women's Bible Study this past Tuesday and before I left for study I read your post about Reading proverbs, well I have challenged the ladies to your challenge and they are excited! thank you for touching the lives of many women!

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Hi, I'm Debbie! My heart is blessed to have you here!

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And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. -Colossians 3:15-17

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